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Industries We Serve
Different industries have different financial drivers. We build the accounting and reporting around the metrics that matter most to your business.
★★★★★“Since adding Alex with Stronghold Accounting for our bookkeeping, it has truly been a Godsend for our business. Alex cleaned up a difficult QuickBooks transition and became a game changer for our month-to-month bookkeeping.”Patty LeslieTampa
★★★★★“I like that you're helping me strategize, not just giving me numbers. There were still blind spots that you've been able to uncover for me. I didn't think that was possible.”JoelService-business owner
★★★★★“Alex and his team helped bring the books current and continue to provide monthly support while helping plan for growth.”Dr. MaloneLake Mary
★★★★★“Alex is sharp, detail-oriented, and genuinely passionate about his work. He explains the numbers clearly and helps business owners gain more control over their finances.”Baxter McCoyOrlando
★★★★★“Since adding Alex with Stronghold Accounting for our bookkeeping, it has truly been a Godsend for our business. Alex cleaned up a difficult QuickBooks transition and became a game changer for our month-to-month bookkeeping.”Patty LeslieTampa
★★★★★“I like that you're helping me strategize, not just giving me numbers. There were still blind spots that you've been able to uncover for me. I didn't think that was possible.”JoelService-business owner
★★★★★“Alex and his team helped bring the books current and continue to provide monthly support while helping plan for growth.”Dr. MaloneLake Mary
★★★★★“Alex is sharp, detail-oriented, and genuinely passionate about his work. He explains the numbers clearly and helps business owners gain more control over their finances.”Baxter McCoyOrlando
★★★★★“Since adding Alex with Stronghold Accounting for our bookkeeping, it has truly been a Godsend for our business. Alex cleaned up a difficult QuickBooks transition and became a game changer for our month-to-month bookkeeping.”Patty LeslieTampa
★★★★★“I like that you're helping me strategize, not just giving me numbers. There were still blind spots that you've been able to uncover for me. I didn't think that was possible.”JoelService-business owner
★★★★★“Alex and his team helped bring the books current and continue to provide monthly support while helping plan for growth.”Dr. MaloneLake Mary
★★★★★“Alex is sharp, detail-oriented, and genuinely passionate about his work. He explains the numbers clearly and helps business owners gain more control over their finances.”Baxter McCoyOrlando
Why industry matters in accounting
Most accounting is the same everywhere. Categorise, reconcile, close, report. What differs is which number the owner actually needs and what has to be tracked to produce it.
A law firm needs a trust reconciliation. A contractor needs job costing. An agency needs pass-through media separated from revenue. A practice needs collections measured against production. Get that one thing right and the rest of the books become useful. Get it wrong and no amount of accuracy elsewhere compensates.
The industries we work in
Law firmsIOLTA trust accounting and three-way reconciliation under Florida Bar rules.Construction and contractorsJob costing, WIP schedules and retainage tracked as a receivable.Marketing and creative agenciesPass-through media separated from agency revenue, and margin by client.Dental and medical practicesCollections against production, insurance receivables aged by payer.SaaS and techDeferred revenue, MRR reconciled to the ledger, and books that survive diligence.StartupsBurn, runway and equity events recorded properly from month one.FranchisesBooks that satisfy your franchisor and still tell you which unit is actually making money.Architects, engineers and consultantsUtilization, realization and project margin for firms that bill for time.Home services: HVAC, plumbing, electricalMargin by job type, service agreement revenue and cost per truck.
If your industry is not listed
Most of what we do is small business accounting that applies anywhere. The pages above exist because those industries have a mechanic worth writing about, not because we turn away everything else.
We work with service businesses, professional firms, coaches, consultants, med spas and IT services alongside the industries listed. If you are unsure whether we have seen a business like yours, ask on the discovery call. We would rather tell you we have not than learn on your file.
Two things decide fit far more than industry does. The first is whether the business is past roughly $200,000 in revenue, below which a bookkeeper and a tax preparer usually cover it. The second is whether the owner wants to use the numbers or just needs them filed. If a monthly PDF is all you want, cheaper options exist and we will say so.
$10K–$100KStronghold's tax-planning work is designed to identify opportunities that can range from $10,000 to $100,000, depending on the business and its circumstances. Results vary, and every recommendation is based on the client's actual books and tax position.
$784,000For a multi-location healthcare business, Stronghold identified and corrected more than $784,000 in accounting misstatements, rebuilt nearly two years of activity, and delivered reliable financial statements in about four weeks.
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Alex M. Riccio, CPAFounder & CEOLicensed CPA, State of Florida · QuickBooks Certified ProAdvisor
What stays the same across every industry
Across every industry
CPA analysis of the close before it reaches youA licensed CPA analyzing the close before it reaches youFlat-rate monthly pricing with no hourly billingA named contact who knows what your business doesA year-end close package your tax preparer can work from directly
Not a fit
You are looking for the cheapest possible optionIt is also not the right fit if you need someone in your office. All work is done remotely, with in-person meetings available at Tampa and Lake Mary.You are not open to changing how you run the booksYou want aggressive loopholes that do not hold up
How onboarding works
STEP 1 · DAY 0Free discovery callWe look for compliance red flags and missed-profit opportunities before you commit to anything.
STEP 2 · WEEK 1Foundation BuildoutWe clear the compliance risk and capture what was being left on the table. This is where cleanup happens if the books need it.
STEP 3 · WEEKS 2–4Cleanup, if neededMost cleanups take two to four weeks.
STEP 4 · MONTH 2Ongoing CPASystem™Clear numbers every month, and no surprises from errors or penalties.
What’s included
What bookkeeping costs
Pricing is custom and flat-rate. The quote reflects company size, industry, headcount, bank and credit-card accounts, locations, entity count, transaction volume, and any cleanup required.
Multi-entityTwo or more entities with consolidated reporting.Everything in CPASystem™Inter-company reconciliationConsolidated statementsDedicated CPA leadSee what's included →
CPASystem™ · most clientsMultiple accounts, payroll, and a monthly advisory rhythm.Everything in FoundationPayroll entries recorded to the books, with the ability to track labor costs by project and customer.Accounts receivable and accounts payable tracking. Who owes you, who you owe, and how old each one is.Monthly balance sheet. Understand what the business owns versus what it owes.See what's included →
FoundationSingle entity, one or two accounts, straightforward volume.Transaction categorization. Coded weekly rather than monthly, so the books are current when you need them rather than four weeks behind.Monthly profit and loss statement. See what the business made and what it kept after all expenses.CPA analysis before release. Get real insight into the story your numbers are telling you.Bank and credit card reconciliation. Every account tied out to the statement.See what's included →
Software we work in
Stronghold specializes in QuickBooks Online and will explain the migration scope before you sign.
Why a CPA firm, not a bookkeeper
Feature / Service
Normal bookkeeping
Stronghold Accounting
Expert bookkeeping, weekly
CPA-reviewed financials, monthly
Unlimited CPA access
Proactive tax & profit strategy
Owner's pay guidance
Flat monthly pricing, no hourly surprises
A team behind the work
Where we workOffices in Tampa and Lake Mary, clients across the US.
Tampa1646 W Snow Ave, Tampa, FL 33606(813) 336-1498Lake Mary1540 International Pkwy STE 2000-242, Lake Mary, FL 32746(407) 431-0348
Virtual, nationwideAll clients are served virtually. The Tampa and Lake Mary locations provide local contact points while the accounting work is delivered remotely across the US.Both locations →
Tell us what you do
Book a free discovery call and we will tell you what we would look at first.
Book a Free Discovery Call(813) 336-1498